Hostels in Edinburgh
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,628 reviewsFromUS$811 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,846 reviewsFromUS$1041 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,923 reviewsFromUS$611 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,854 reviewsFromUS$1071 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 2,513 reviewsFromUS$1181 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviewsFromUS$511 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,223 reviewsFromUS$671 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 4,113 reviewsFromUS$981 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,595 reviewsFromUS$1121 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 4,327 reviewsFromUS$561 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,092 reviewsFromUS$781 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 2,092 reviewsFromUS$931 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,237 reviewsFromUS$591 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviewsFromUS$871 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviewsFromUS$431 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,614 reviewsFromUS$1401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 3,369 reviewsFromUS$771 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,260 reviewsFromUS$2181 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviewsFromUS$641 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 527 reviewsFromUS$811 night, 2 adults
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Princes Street Hostel
Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close.
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.
CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh
CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building.
High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere
Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas.
Royal Mile Backpackers
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
Haystack Hostel
Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.
Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel
Situated conveniently in the Leith district of Edinburgh, Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel is set 2 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.
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Princes Street Hostel
Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close.
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.
CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh
CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building.
High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere
Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas.
Royal Mile Backpackers
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
Haystack Hostel
Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.
Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel
Situated conveniently in the Leith district of Edinburgh, Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel is set 2 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.
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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Edinburgh and nearby
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
Situated opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodation in central Edinburgh with free Wi-Fi, electronic card entry system, lockers, and insured luggage storage.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
The 5-star Edinburgh Central Accommodation is just 0.5 miles from the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station.
New Town Rooms
New Town Rooms provides rooms in Edinburgh near National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse.
The Hostel
Set in an original Victorian building, this funky hostel offers dorm rooms with large windows and high ceilings.
Revolver Edinburgh
The Revolver Edinburgh is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has...
CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh
CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building.
Haystack Hostel
Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.
The Baxter Hostel
Offering boutique hostel accommodation, The Baxter Hostel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh. Free WiFi access is available. The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers.
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Haymarket Hostel
Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Haymarket Hostel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 500 metres from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Edinburgh West Side Hostel
Edinburgh West Side Hostel is set in Edinburgh, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Zoo and 4 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Edinburgh College Residence
Edinburgh College Residence is situated in Edinburgh, within 4.8 km of Royal Yacht Britannia and 4.9 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
